Zucchini & Tomatoes (Bone Fish Grill Copy Cat Recipe)

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There used to be a “seasonal side” of Zucchini & Tomatoes at the Bone Fish Grill. It was always one of my favorites! The combination of fresh summer vegetables; Roma tomatoes, zucchini, and onions, all sauteed with butter and olive oil, and served with fresh basil leaves and shredded parmesan cheese for the perfect amount of Italian seasoning. This is one delicious side dish, my friends!

I loved them so much, that I decided I needed to learn to make this zucchini side dish at home. This zucchini and tomatoes recipe has been on my website since 2014. When the end of the summer months roll around, I can always count on getting asked that age-old question “do you want any zucchini?”

August 8th is actually deemed “Sneak a Zucchini on your neighbor’s Porch Day.” Did you know that? Makes sense, because this time of the year our own gardens and our farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh zucchini!

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I love to find new ways to use these healthy squash. In fact, I have a whole recipe post dedicated to lots of sweet and savory recipes that use zucchini!

This particular recipe is not only Keto friendly, it is low carb, low in calories and packs 2 grams of fiber per serving. You can see the rest of the nutritional information in the recipe card below.

INGREDIENTS IN SAUTEED ZUCCHINI & TOMATOES

This easy recipe contains only a handful of ingredients and simple seasonings. For exact measurements and cooking times, scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • green zucchini – I typically grab the small zucchini for this recipe. Save the big ones for grating into zucchini bread.
  • tomatoes – any kind of tomatoes will work. Just make sure they are nice and ripe. Roma, vine tomatoes, and even cherry tomatoes are perfect.
  • sweet onion – I prefer the mellow taste of the sweet onion for this recipe.
  • olive oil and butter – for sauteeing
  • Parmesan cheese – you can buy the pre-shredded but I prefer to shred my own.
  • fresh basil – you could substitute dried basil, but nothing beats fresh herbs!
  • salt and black pepper – to taste.

HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI & TOMATOES

This great side dish is all made right in one skillet! Fewer dishes? Count me in!

PREP

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and oil.

SAUTÈ

Add zucchini slices, onion, and tomatoes, and sautè for about 5-8 minutes.

Until the zucchini is your desired tenderness.

STIR

Remove from heat. Add in basil, salt, and fresh ground pepper. Stir to combine.

TOP

Pour into a serving dish, and top with Parmesan cheese.

SERVE

Serve hot, with more cheese if desired.

tip: Or skip the casserole dish and serve it right out of the hot skillet.


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MORE ZUCCHINI RECIPES TO LOVE

If you are one of the lucky ones with a garden full of zucchini – or maybe a sweet neighbor that keeps leaving them on your porch – here are some more of my favorite ways to use them:

I love copycat recipes… that way I can have my favorite dine-out restaurant, like this Bone Fish Grill recipe, right in my own kitchen! Check out all of my Restaurant Copy Cat Recipes before you go!

If you love cooking with fresh tomatoes this time of year like we do, here are some good recipes to try: Fresh Pico de Gallo, Caprese Salad, and BLT Pasta Salad.

Your whole family is sure to enjoy this zucchini recipe!

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Zucchini & Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes and Zucchini with onion and basil make a perfect light & fresh summer (or anytime) side dish! A Bone Fish Grill Copy Cat Recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, Bone Fish Grill, cherry, fresh herbs, green zucchini, onion, roma, sautéed zucchini and tomatoes, skillet method, tomatoes, vine ripe, Zucchini & Tomatoes
Servings: 4
Calories: 153kcal
Author: An Affair from the Heart

Ingredients

  • 2 small green zucchini halved length wise and sliced into half-moons
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced in large pieces
  • 1 small sweet onion diced in large pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 Tablespoons fresh Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil chopped
  • Fresh cracked black pepper and salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and heat oil.
  • Add zucchini, onion and tomatoes, and sautè for about 5-8 minutes, or until veggies are desired tenderness.
  • Add basil, salt and pepper, stir.
  • Pour into a serving dish. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve hot, with more cheese if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 304mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g

This recipe was originally posted on July 21, 2014. It has been updated to improve user experience and reshared on August 8, 2022.

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33 Comments

  1. This looks awesome! I’d love to have this with dinner this week. I have tomatoes in the garden, all I have to do is get the neighbor to give me a couple zukes! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂

  2. Zucchini & Tomatoes are growing like crazy in my garden! Thank you for sharing this recipe! I have not been able to figure out enough ways to use them so the family won’t go crazy eating the same thing! Your Zucchini & Tomatoes recipe sounds fairly simple and easy!

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  4. People write such twaddle on these recipe sites :
    It looks nice, I must try it, I have a glut of tomatoes, my husband will love it.
    No-one ever tries the recipe !

    I have cooked it 🙂
    After 5 minutes everything was rather solid, so I gave it 7 minutes.
    It can take quite a lot of fresh basil.
    It was a tasty side dish and I will cook it again

  5. This was super! I only had one zucchini, so cut everything down accordingly. It was just the right amount for 2 people. Instead of fresh tomatoes, I had half a can of diced tomatoes to use up.

  6. My mom used to make this a lot in summer. She also served it as a side dish, but I sometimes ate a big bowl with a thick slice of bakery bread for lunch. I’ve been craving it and wanted some idea of proportions. Thank you! As I remember, it re-heats well, and even freezes ok. I’m going to make a batch this afternoon.

  7. This is one of the best zucchini recipes I’ve ever made. I paired it with some baked chicken with orange glaze, and it was absolutely amazing.

  8. Perfect side dish for the summer. I have a garden full of tomatoes and zucchini and this recipe is so simple and perfect.

  9. This recipe is so perfect for the summer!! I am always buying way too many zucchinis and never know what to do with them! This is so good, thanks so much for sharing 🙂

  10. This may be my new favorite side dish ever!! The vegetables were so fresh and delicious and had so much flavor. They were so easy to make!

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